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Year 11 Post Assessment Programme

We have been delighted to provide students with a post assessment enrichment programme after their GCSE studies to prepare them for their next steps and provide them with opportunities to engage with issues outside of the curriculum.  

The Year 11s began with workshops on Inequality in Gender where they created pyramids to make links between the inequality that exists and its roots and foundations, in order to see how change can occur. They also received careers talks including representatives from Hertfordshire University on Apprenticeship Degrees, Watford Football Club, Royal Holloway University, Distinctly Digital and Linkedin, as well as Sky.  

Students also worked with Equaliteach for a ‘Reject Racism’ project - exploring different case studies and what actions we can all take. They finished the second week with a motivation and ‘Preparation for Life after GCSEs’ with Dr Van Derspoel and then rounded off the programme with taster lessons and a ‘Serious Chat’ assembly which discussed mental health.  

We were impressed with how maturely the students approached these sessions: they were engaged and demonstrated some critical thinking, voicing interesting ideas.  

Our thanks to all the staff who helped supervise the sessions and helped organise the programme.  

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18th June

Pupil journalist Sam B secures national 'Student Voices' award

Our  talented pupil, Sam B, Year 9, has been named one of just five winners nationwide in the prestigious ' The Day's Student Voices Young Journalist Awards 2026. Sam B clinched the honour with a compelling, insightful opinion piece titled, “Life Isn't All Sunshine And Rainbows But It's Not Doom And Gloom Either.” The competition judges praised the passion, positivity and exceptional eloquence of Sam’s writing. As part of the winner's package, the article was officially published on The Day’s global Student Voices platform on 15th June, alongside the national announcement of the competition winners. Sam’s award-winning article takes critical aim at the modern media landscape, arguing that mainstream platforms rely on sensationalism and fear to drive reader engagement. The piece contrasts historical anxieties with today's relentless news cycle, which feeds on global catastrophes. While acknowledging real hardships, Sam warns that constant access to bleak updates is mentally exhausting and traps younger generations in a false sense of hopelessness.  Far from advocating for purposeful ignorance, Sam urges readers to stay informed while remembering how far humanity has progressed. The essay highlights that we are living in a golden age of technology and medical achievement.  Ultimately, the award-winning piece serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's inherent resilience and proven ability to thrive in the face of adversity. As Sam beautifully concludes, "It's important to keep positive, because whatever happens, humans always adapt and never lose hope." The entire St Clement Danes community extends its warmest congratulations to Sam on this incredible achievement